Hurricane Fuel Mitigation (FMit) Program – Round 3

Fuel Mitigation (FMit) Application - December 2025

The program reimburses landowners 80% of their actual expenses, up to a limit of $1,000 an acre, for mitigating forest fuels following Hurricane Helene in September of 2024. This application period is only for new acreage. Acreage already enrolled in EFRP or FMit is not eligible during this period. Funding will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis until the remaining funding is obligated. The application period will open on December 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and close at midnight on January 9, 2026. The deadline for new or existing FMit applicants to complete fuel mitigation treatments is June 30, 2026. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

Have you previously applied for the Fuel Mitigation (FMit) program?(Required)

If yes, what was the 4-digit FMit ID?

Please enter a number from 1000 to 9999.

FMit ID can be found in the approval letter that was send to your email address back in Jan or May of 2025.

Application Details

Owner First Name or Organization Name(Required)

First name/Organization Name

Please use the name as listed on Tax Record. If it is an organization, please put its name in the Firstname box.

Owner Last Name

Last Name

(Leave blank if it is an organization)

Owner Middle Name

Middle Name

If the owner is an organization such as LLC or corporation, please list the entity owner or members:

Last 4 digits of your Federal Employer Identifcation Number (FEIN) /SSN:(Required)

Owner Mailing Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Owner Phone

Owner Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

This is how we will get in touch with you. Please be sure to provide a good email address.

Is the Contact Person the same as the Owner?(Required)

Contact Person Section

Contact Person Name

First Last

Contact Person Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Enter Email Confirm Email

This is how we will get in touch with you. Please be sure to provide a good email address.

Assistance Requested by County Section

Please complete the fields below using the total estimated assistance needed on your property. Select the County where you suffered the most damage by Hurricane Helene.

The county where your suffered the most damage(Required)

If the County is not on the list, it is not eligible.

Total acres that you own which were damaged(Required)

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 10.

Sum of all damaged acres you own in all counties.

Estimated Fuel Mitigation Cost for your Property in this County.(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 999999999.

Up to $1000/acre. Reimbursement is up to 80% of the mitigation cost.

Have you received or applied for other government assistance related to Hurricane Helene for these properties?

If yes, please list the name of the program(s):

Have you received or do you expect to receive income from timber salvage on these properties?

Will FMit funds be used to change a forest to a different land use?

Terms and Conditions(Required)

I attested that I have read, understand and agree to all terms and conditions in this application.

Applicant Signature(Required)

Please type your first and last name. This will be your electronic signature.

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Hurricane Fuel Mitigation (FMit) Program – Round 3

Fuel Mitigation (FMit) Application - December 2025

Application Details

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Assistance Requested by County Section